The Savannah Shootings Rampage
A series of separate shootings in Savannah, Georgia, reported late on Saturday, have resulted in two fatal casualties and a dozen others wounded according to local authorities.
Disturbing Start to the Evening
Officers were alerted around 7:35 p.m. about a home invasion where an armed individual broke into a private residence. The resident retaliated against the intruder with gunfire. By the time the police arrived, it was revealed that the intruder was only 16. He did not survive the ordeal, with his death being ruled as homicide, according to a report from WJCL-TV.
Tragedy Strikes an Intersection
Just two hours post the invasion, authorities responded to another set of shootings near a local intersection at 9:20 p.m. On arrival, officers discovered a deceased adult male and a wounded juvenile. “Responding to reports of shootings, officers found the adult already succumbed to his injuries,” stated the Savannah police in an official document. They also indicated the juvenile was found near Montgomery and 56th Street. The juvenile received on-site medical assistance before being transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Night of Terror Continues
The violent incidents didn’t end there. At 11:55 p.m. several police precincts were alerted to additional gunfire, this time emanating from Ellis Square. The area was immediately secured with officers locating multiple wounded victims. “A total of 11 adult victims received treatment. So far, no fatalities have been reported from this incident,” said the police.
Witnesses and Investigation
Multiple witnesses provided their accounts while the police collected necessary evidence at each scene. All these are expected to aid the on-going investigation into these tragic events.
Unrelated Shooting Incident
The violence for the weekend had a premature start on Friday when officers responded to another shooting incident. They discovered a gunshot victim with wounds that were not life-threatening, who was immediately rushed to the hospital. The police have said that this incident is not connected to the later shootings.
Stern Warning to Perpetrators
Amid these troubling events, Savannah’s Police Chief Lenny Gunther had a stark warning for the culprits. As reported by WJCL, he stated, “We will do everything we can to hold you accountable. We don’t sleep. We’re operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
As investigators piece together the circumstances of these violent events, the sense of concern for Savannah residents continues. The recent surge in violence in the area has put the local community on edge, demanding increased vigilance. Authorities are appealing to the public to come forward with any relevant information that could aid their investigations.
Source: WJCL-TV News